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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.57, 48,534.85 and 19,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.57, 48,534.85 and 19,252.94 is: 26,568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.57 : 48,534.85 = 19,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.57/48,534.85 = 19,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.57x = 48,534.85 × 19,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.57x = 934,438,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,438,700.36/35,171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.01

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